Commencement

Congratulations Class of 2023!

Commencement is a very special time at St. John's University that we all look forward to as we celebrate the wonderful achievements of our graduating students.

We are excited to welcome you and celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2023 together at this year's ceremonies. View Schedule of Events here.

All eligible and prospective graduates will receive an email in the coming weeks via their St. John's email account with more details regarding the Commencement Exercises.

Please select from the resources below, for more information.

Resources

2024 and 2025 Commencement Dates

Friday, May 17, 2024

Graduate-Level Commencement Ceremony for St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
10 a.m., Carnesecca Arena

Graduate-Level Commencement Ceremony for The School of Education and The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
4 p.m., Carnesecca Arena

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Baccalaureate Mass ~ Queens*
4 p.m., St. Thomas More Church

Baccalaureate Mass ~ Staten Island
4 p.m., Campus Center, Upper Level

Sunday, May 19, 2024

Undergraduate-Level Commencement Ceremony (all undergraduate students attend this ceremony)
10 a.m., Great Lawn

Monday, May 20, 2024

School of Law Commencement Ceremony
5 p.m., Carnesecca Arena

*In 2024, the School of Law graduates will be invited to attend the Baccalaureate Mass on Saturday, May 18, 2024.

Friday, May 16, 2025

Graduate-Level Commencement Ceremony for The School of Education and The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
4 p.m., Carnesecca Arena

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Baccalaureate Mass
4 p.m., St. Thomas More Church

Sunday, May 18, 2025